About Next Blood Moon
A Blood Moon is a total lunar eclipse — when Earth passes directly between the Sun and Moon, casting a red-orange shadow across the lunar surface. The colour occurs because Earth's atmosphere scatters blue light and bends red light onto the Moon. Total lunar eclipses are among the most striking naked-eye astronomical events.
The next Next Blood Moon is on 28 August 2026 — a Friday — which is 163 days, approximately 23 weeks or 5.4 months away.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until the next Next Blood Moon?
There are 163 days until the next Next Blood Moon on 28 August 2026.
When is the next Next Blood Moon?
The next Next Blood Moon is on 28 August 2026, a Friday.
How many weeks until Next Blood Moon?
There are approximately 23 weeks until Next Blood Moon.
How many hours until Next Blood Moon?
There are approximately 3,912 hours until Next Blood Moon.
What day of the week is Next Blood Moon?
The next Next Blood Moon falls on a Friday, 28 August 2026.
Why does the Moon turn red?
During a total lunar eclipse, Earth's atmosphere scatters blue light away and refracts red light onto the Moon's surface, giving it a deep red colour.
How long does a Blood Moon last?
Totality — when the Moon is fully red — typically lasts between 30 minutes and over an hour.